Active Covid cases in country rise to 2,335
New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) India logged 240 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases climbed to 2,335, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll stands at 5,30,772 with one fatality reported by Rajasthan, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 […]
After winter vacations, schools reopen in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 1: Kashmir Valley including the summer capital of J&K sprung to life on Wednesday as children made their way to schools after long winter vacations. According to reports the students dressed in uniforms were seen heading to respective schools very early in the morning as the School Education Department has changed school timing […]
Gulmarg receives fresh snowfall, light rains in plains
Srinagar, Mar 1: Upper reaches received light snowfall with Gulmarg receiving 5-cm of it while rains lashed plains in Jammu and Kashmir. The weather department has forecast intermittent snowfall and rain during the next 24 hours in J&K. A meteorological department official here said that mainly dry weather was expected during March 3 to 7. […]
SED orders change in school timings
Srinagar, Feb 28: School Education Department (SED) Tuesday changed school timing in Srinagar city from 9Am to 2 Pm. In an order issued here, the Under Secretary to government for School Education Department said, “I am directed to convey approval of the department for change of school timings in Srinagar City from 9 Am to […]
Killers of Kashmiri Pandit guard gunned down in Pulwama, Army jawan also killed
Srinagar, Feb 28 (PTI) Two terrorists believed to be behind the recent killing of a Kashmiri Pandit were gunned down early Tuesday in an encounter with security forces inside a mosque in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An Army jawan was also killed. Security forces cordoned off an area in Padgampora village following a tip-off that […]
Excise policy case: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the excise policy case. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions of senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Sisodia who is presently in CBI’s custody, and agreed to […]
Man dies after hit by moving train in Pattan, Baramulla
Srinagar, Feb 28: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a moving train along Pattan-Hamray railway station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district this morning, officials said. They said that the man was hit and subsequently run over by the train on way from Banihal to Baramulla, resulting in his instant death. Confirming it, […]
MeT forecasts intermittent moderate snow, rain from today evening in JK
Srinagar, Feb 28: The weather department on Tuesday forecast intermittent light to moderate snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir. “Intermittent light to moderate snowfall/rain (thunderstorm with rain in Jammu region) is expected at most places of J&K with main activity on February 28th (evening)- March 1st,” a meteorological department official here said, adding, “Dry […]
CRPF trooper ends life in Jammu
Srinagar, Feb 28: A CRPF trooper ended his life by shooting himself dead with his service rifle in Nowshera area of Jammu district reports said on Tuesday. A police official confirming the incident identified the deceased as CT Sarith of 245 Batallion. The cause of him taking such an extreme step was not immediately known, […]
Awantipora gunfight: Army man succumbs, operation continues
Srinagar, Feb 28: One of the injured army soldier succumbed to his injuries in an ongoing encounter at Padgampora area of south Kashmir’s Awantipora on Tuesday. Official sources said that one of the army soldier who was critically injured succumbed to his injuries at 92 Base Hospital. Earlier, an unidentified terrorist was killed, and two […]